The identity of the victim is not known at this stage and the incident is being treated as non-suspicious.

Eyewitnesses say they saw police and paramedics blocking the road either side of the Cherry Hinton railway crossing at around 9pm.

The girl's next of kin have been informed.

A spokeswoman for British Transport Police (BTP), said: "At 7.39pm yesterday (January 26) officers from British Transport Police were called to the line close to Cherry Hinton after reports of a person being struck by a train. Her family have been informed.

"Officers attended alongside paramedics however a 17-year-old female sadly died at the scene.

"The incident is currently being treated as non-suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

A date for an inquest is due to be set.

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